Jim Eagen is a trailblazing educational leader and the Principal of the Synapse School, located in the heart of Silicon Valley. In the great spirit of Silicon Valley innovation and with the help of some enthusiastic parents and donors, Jim started the Synapse School from scratch out of a garage with a handful of kids. It is now a thriving K–8 school with a fascinating model of education underpinned by three key pillars: social-emotional learning, innovation and leading-edge academics. In this conversation, we discuss neuroscience and learning, leading a school through a pandemic, the benefits and dangers of tech, what makes the Synapse School such a unique place of learning and more. We hope you enjoy our chat with the gregarious and fun-loving Jim Eagen!